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01-FEB-2014

Shopping, Souk al-Alawi

This souk, which runs the length of several streets in Balad, is said to be the most extensive in the kingdom. I post this image because I have never seen women carrying packages on their head here, certainly not in Riyadh.

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Julie Oldfield12-Feb-2014 01:41
Great street scene. It's amazing she can do that.
Marisa Livet11-Feb-2014 17:44
Impressive, intriguing and nearly a little melancholy...A great documentary photo with a very aesthetic composition
Gill Kopy11-Feb-2014 01:46
Maybe she's an African immigrant - a common way of carrying things there. It looks like this street was very nicely paved at some time. A great capture of real life V
janescottcumming10-Feb-2014 23:15
Very interesting. It doesn't look like a light package either. V
Mairéad10-Feb-2014 21:35
She looks pretty good at it! A nice candid. V
larose forest photos10-Feb-2014 18:39
A pretty interesting candid. In many parts of the world one sees women doing this, and it is always impressive! V
Stephanie10-Feb-2014 10:04
Certainly makes an interesting and unusual image! Great candid work Helen! V
Milan Vogrin10-Feb-2014 08:00
Very nice image!